Missing.

The plot thickens. [read more]

GM Jason Licht has a busy offseason ahead

Joe is fresh off the One Buc Palace practice fields as the media window closed about 1:40 p.m. this afternoon. [read more]

“Franchise” player

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, gave his blessing to Doug Martin today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Before closing the book on the 2016 Buccaneers, let’s read between the lines.

Not good enough. Not tough enough. Not talented enough.

The trenches weren’t kind to the Bucs this season and GM Jason Licht won’t forget that failing when free agency and the draft come along. [read more]

December joy.

Just a few weeks ago the mere mention of “Roberto Aguayo” would cause Bucs fans to shoot beer through their noses in rage and anger.. [read more]

The question of the week fired at Joe via various channels revolves around the next steps in the Doug Martin drama.

Joe has answers. [read more]

The people’s coach

Support for Dirk Koetter among Bucs fans is overwhelming.

The head coach just lost two games in a row and benched a wildly popular running back, yet the results of Joe’s Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll are unwavering. [read more]

Heady company.

Yeah, sure, the Bucs have a shot at the playoffs. More like a Powerball Lottery shot.

But there is something to play for. [read more]

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Final Bucs game?

Though his status is uncertain for Sunday, if Will Gholston does play, will it be his last Bucs game? [read more]

Won’t play Sunday.

Cam Brate’s season is over. [read more]

Dire playoff hopes.

You talk about a Hail Mary! [read more]

Relentless and focused

The ultimate warrior of the Bucs defense, 22-year-old Kwon Alexander, didn’t like what he had to say yesterday.

But he said it anyway. [read more]

Should be off roster.

Joe can somewhat forgive a professional player for a horrible, boneheaded mistake. But two in three weeks, c’mon? [read more]

Dirk Koetter issued a strong State of The Jameis Address yesterday. [read more]

Preaching violence

What’s going on in the defensive line meeting rooms at One Buc Palace? [read more]

Dirk Koetter’s gets candid on Mike Evans

Streams of readers here called Joe an assbag for criticizing Mike Evans in 2015.

Oh, the Joe haters claimed Joe was a bitter man blasting Evans for his lack of focus despite a 1,000-yard season. [read more]

Close to NFL trendsetter.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is on the cusp of an NFL record. [read more]

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Barring a miracle this weekend, the 2016 season of the Bucs will be toast when the game with the Stinking Panthers comes to an end. [read more]

Finished?

Bucs fans have seen the last of Doug Martin carrying the rock for Tampa Bay this season. And, maybe, for good. [read more]

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Bad news on tight end Cameron Brate. [read more]